Description
The NU-X NTK-49 is a 49-key MIDI keyboard controller, giving you four octaves of full-size semi-weighted keys. The keys are velocity sensitive with aftertouch, so how hard and how long you press changes the sound, which helps you play with more feeling. Power and data both run over a single USB-B connection, and there's a 5-pin DIN MIDI out for older hardware plus a 6.3mm jack input for a sustain pedal. Cubase LE is included in the box, so you have recording software ready to go.
For hands-on control you get separate pitch bend and modulation wheels, a track pad for driving on-screen editors, and a bank of nine assignable parameter sliders. On the NTK-49 you'll also find eight assignable rotary controls for tweaking parameters in your recording suite (known in the US as a DAW). To the left of the keys sits a backlit display with a rotary encoder for moving through the onboard settings menu, along with a set of transport keys that give you quick access to record, play and stop functions.
Built-in features go beyond straight playing. There's an arpeggiator, a smart scale mode and transpose and octave shifting, so you can stay in key and reach notes above and below the physical range. The free NTK Editor app lets you adjust settings from your computer screen rather than the small display. The NTK-49 sits in the middle of the range, between the smaller NTK-37 and the larger NTK-61, and works as a central controller for a computer-based recording setup rather than just a keyboard.
Specification
| Number of keys |
49 |
| Controls |
Transport buttons, 9 sliders, 8 rotary controls |
| Dimensions |
909mm x 210mm x 74mm |
| Weight |
4.59KG |
| Power supply |
USB 5Vdc |
| Connections |
USB-B (data + power), 6.3mm jack (pedal input), 5-pin DIN (MIDI) |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many keys does the NTK-49 have?
It has 49 full-size semi-weighted keys, which is four octaves. If you need more or fewer, the NTK-37 and NTK-61 cover the other sizes in the range.
Does it need a separate power supply?
No. The NTK-49 draws power over its USB-B connection at 5Vdc, so a single cable handles both power and data when it's connected to your computer.
Can I connect older MIDI hardware?
Yes. As well as USB, there's a 5-pin DIN MIDI out, so you can send MIDI to hardware synths and other gear that use the traditional connector.
Is recording software included?
Yes, Cubase LE comes with the keyboard, giving you a recording package to start with straight away.
Can I use a sustain pedal?
Yes. There's a 6.3mm jack input on the keyboard for connecting a sustain or expression pedal (both terms used in the US and UK).
What controls does it have besides the keys?
You get pitch bend and modulation wheels, a track pad, nine assignable sliders, eight assignable rotary controls, a backlit display with a rotary encoder and transport keys.